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North Carolina’s ‘education governor,’ Jim Hunt, dies at 88

December 19, 2025

Four-term North Carolina Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88, his daughter Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announced. Hunt, whose career provided a prototype for the modern “education governor,” served an unprecedented…

North Carolina’s ‘education governor,’ Jim Hunt, dies at 88

Why Dolly Parton matters in NC too

August 25, 2026

Plus: A perfect rainbow over Wilmington. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have a tribute to the late, great Southern icon, Dolly Parton, and a rainbow over Wilmington, but first: Everyone loves secret food destinations. Today, we published a look at an under-the-radar taco destination in Asheville called Xico Chico. The name…

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes concealed carry and immigration bills

June 23, 2025

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and make state agencies and local sheriffs more active in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes concealed carry and immigration bills

Josh Stein wins race for North Carolina governor, beats Mark Robinson

November 5, 2024

NBC News and DecisionDesk HQ called the race for Stein shortly after the polls closed on Tuesday night.

Josh Stein wins race for North Carolina governor, beats Mark Robinson

Cooper’s budget proposal calls for more education, childcare funding

April 25, 2024

As the North Carolina General Assembly went back into session on Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper unveiled a proposed budget adjustment that would boost funding for the state’s education and childcare systems and raise wages for state workers.

Cooper’s budget proposal calls for more education, childcare funding

NC to spend billions on private school vouchers over 10 years as Republicans override Cooper’s veto

November 20, 2024

On Wednesday, the Senate followed the House of Representatives in overriding Governor Cooper’s veto of HB 10. A key component of the bill greatly expands the state’s private school voucher system.

NC to spend billions on private school vouchers over 10 years as Republicans override Cooper’s veto

Harris-backed policies helped this North Carolina grandmother get healthcare. Her new plans want to do even more.

August 17, 2024

As a presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is building on previous efforts to improve health care in North Carolina.

Harris-backed policies helped this North Carolina grandmother get healthcare. Her new plans want to do even more.

Good News Friday: You can go to the North Carolina Zoo next week for just 5 bucks

December 13, 2024

Our weekly “Good News Friday” roundup has some big wins for animal-lovers, and there’s a doozy of a meteor shower tonight.

Good News Friday: You can go to the North Carolina Zoo next week for just 5 bucks

North Carolina leaders react to Trump’s bombing of Venezuela

January 5, 2026

North Carolina Republicans say they’re supporting President Trump’s bombing of Venezuela, but many are questioning the legality of the attacks, as well as the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

North Carolina leaders react to Trump’s bombing of Venezuela

A giant in NC politics has died

December 18, 2025

Plus: A tragic plane crash in Statesville Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Perhaps the most important politician of 20th-century North Carolina has died. The family of former Gov. Jim Hunt said Thursday that Hunt passed away at the age of 88. Hunt, who was sometimes referred to as “the education governor,”…

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